About Michelle Lieberman Expertise My expertise is in the area of American sterling silver and coin silver flatware and holloware, including identifying silversmiths and makers, types and patterns of flatware and their usage. I am unable to answer questions pertaining to silverplate or foreign silver.
Experience With over 25 years experience in selling vintage silver, I now devote much of my time educating others in this field.
Education/Credentials BA California State University Los Angeles
Question When cleaning out an old lake cabin of my aunts, who passed away some years ago, I found a chest of silverplate flatware. I found out that the pattern is Sovereign, with the marking Wm Rogers Mfg. Co I S. It looks to be in good condition. Can you give me a value for this service for 8, which includes a knives, teaspoons, soup spoons, small and large forks? By the way, I just discovered this web site today and I love it! You really know your stuff. Thanks!
Answer Hello Jan. I just love compliments BEFORE I answer a question - thanks!
Since you already found out the pattern name, you probably also found out it was issued in 1939. A service for 8 in excellent, unmonogrammed condition has a retail value in the $150 to $175 range.
